Our 11 Best Scone Recipes

Chocolate Mini-Egg scones

We love a scone, and if we had our way, every gathering would feature one! At the bakery we have created hundreds of scone variations over the years, but we rarely do a chocolate base. Cocoa powder can tend to dry out baked goods, and it took us some testing to get the right balance to make this scone super chocolatey but still moist. Mini eggs provide an extra-crunchy exterior and a sweeter flavour than in traditional scones. — Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham, Cake & Loaf bakery in Hamilton, Ont.

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Eggs in cheddar scones

Cheddar scones are a perfect vehicle for sunny eggs and this recipe is fast becoming a favourite weekend brunch go-to. Get this eggs in cheddar scones recipe.

Nadiya Hussain’s blueberry and lavender scone pizza

"These scone wedges are made in one big circle, just like a pizza. I am forever getting involved in the what-goes-first debate (cream or jam?), though to be honest, as long as neither is left off, I’m a happy girl." –Nadiya Hussain

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Strawberry scones

Juicy berries bursting from flaky, buttery scones (topped with compote) are simply perfection. Get this strawberry scones recipe.

Cheddar cheese scone

These scones, plus a hearty bowl of soup, make for a perfect cold-weather meal. Get our cheddar cheese scones recipe.

Mascarpone ice cream scone-wich

Smitten Kitchen’s jam-bellied bran scones

"Preloading the scones with jam makes them self-contained packets of breakfast luxury. Yes, like a jelly donut but still craggy and wholesome enough that we get to enjoy them way more often," says Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman. Get this Smitten Kitchen's Jam-Bellied Bran Scones recipe.

Classic Butter Scones

The key to perfect scones is cold, grated butter—it’s what creates those beautiful flaky layers you love. For best results, grate butter or use a food processor or pastry knife to evenly distribute it through dough. Be sure to handle it as little as possible, to ensure the butter doesn’t melt before your scones go in the oven. (Note: if it starts to feel warm, just pop it into the fridge!) Get this classic butter scones recipe.

Eggnog scones

Bring eggnog to the breakfast table with buttery, sugar-sprinkled scones. Get this eggnog scones recipe.

Flaky cornmeal cheddar scones

The bottoms of these scones are coated with cornmeal before baking, giving them a pleasant crunch. (Bonus: They make a great base for eggs Benedict.) Get this flaky cornmeal cheddar scones recipe.

White chocolate scones

Top these delicious oven-baked scones with yogurt creme fraîche for a delectably creamy treat. Get this white chocolate scones recipe.

How to make our classic scone recipe at home